John Dorsey (about 1780 - 7 August 1804) was an officer in the United States Navy during the First Barbary War.
Born in Maryland, Dorsey was appointed midshipman 28 April 1801. He was killed 7 August 1804 in the attack on Tripoli in north Africa when Gunboat No. 9 was blown up by an enemy shell.
In his honour, the USS Dorsey was named after him.
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